Most students, teachers, or parents who have roamed the virtual halls of NSA have come across the “awkward elbow picture.” For those who are new to the fun nature of NSA the awkward elbow picture can be quite confusing. What is so special about a picture of two NSA students at a meet up where their elbows are touching? Why are their elbows touching? Why is this a trend and why, oh why, is it so awkward?
Read MoreWhat I consider to be the most important decision of my young life was made during a rather uneventful day.
Read MoreBefore I came to NSA, I had been homeschooled and I had gone to a public school.
Read MoreOnline school is rather unconventional and I believe that everyone has a unique story about why they came to NSA. Even those that believe their story is bland may be surprised by hearing others’, which is why everyone should share their story. Here is my experience coming to an online school for the first time.
Read MoreJacob Nadalini is an eighteen-year-old student here at NorthStar Academy. He lives in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is not your average high schooler.
Read MoreChristmas is a time of rejoicing in the birth of our Savior, celebrating with family, eating many different kinds of food, and, for dancers participating in The Nutcracker, lots and lots of practicing. NSA helps many students, like dancer Leahnees Miller, focus on what they love, while getting a Christ-centered education.
Read MoreDetallista. A Spanish word without an English equivalent, Señora Carreno, a Spanish teacher at NorthStar Academy, described it as meaning someone detail-oriented, meticulous, and who will go above and beyond to serve and meet the needs of others. She used this word to describe the Colombian people.
Read MoreNeed more drama in your life? Then the North Star Talent Search is meant for you! Mrs. Foster, the theater teacher for North Star Academy, is presenting The North Star Talent Search. Each month features a new performing challenge that can be approached creatively through singing, dancing, or acting. It is for all students, no matter their age or courses they are taking.
Read MoreNorthStar Academy is used by students all over the globe. Close to 2,000 students in dozens of countries go to our school online. NorthStar is based in Mississippi but is a truly international school. Did you know that NorthStar also partners with a brick and mortar school in Kuwait? Lighthouse Academy is a Christian school that uses NorthStar’s curriculum from grades six to twelve. Graduates receive a NorthStar diploma. Recently, NorthStar’s Dean of Students, Scott Berggren, and Director, Dan Cooley, visited the Lighthouse Academy.
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